Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-23
The California Turf.

third days racing OF the Blood Horse As
sociation there was an attractive pro-
gramme. The day was most pleasant
one 80 far. but the track was sticky in some
places nd decidedly slow. The betting was up
to the Average of previous days and at
tendance good.
First race, mile and eighth, purse $3.50,
all ages. brought out a small field consist
ing of Aurelia, Nelson and Adeline. Aurelia
sold big favorite over the field. They
were sent off at the first attempt to an
even start. Adeline shot to the front and
kept the lead atthe stretch, when Aurelia
took up the running and won in canter by
three lengths, Nelson second, Adeline third.
Time 1.59.
SECOND RACE.
Gano stakes, 2-yea.-olds, three-quarters
of a mile. They were sent off at the second
attempt to a strapping start. in which
Surinam got three lengths the best OF it.
Geraldine was second, the Others strung
out. Surinam and Geraldine led to the
three-quarter when the others closed up the
gap. They were all driving hard coming
down the stretch. At the draw gate So.
fiante forged ahead and won by length
from Snow Drop, Pocatelio third. Time one
sixteenth and half. Snow Drop was the
favorite and got away nearly last, but
made capital run. There were only nine
starters, ,Serpolette and McGinnis scratched.
THIRD RACE.
Spirit of the Times stakes, for g. year-olds,
mile and three quarters, brought out a
field of six, No Title being drawn. Del
Norte, on the strength Of Saturdays vic
tory, was installed prime favorite. Rath
bone was first-away to a splendid start.
The order past the stand was Rathbone,
Robson, Safeleon, Del Norte, Todd and
Leap Year. This order was not much
changed till the half-nle post was reached,
when the leaders gave place to Robson and
Del Norte. who were we'll in the lead when
they turned into the stretch for home. Del
Norte had an easy task from here home
and won by length, quite struggle being
made for the second place, Todd finally
getting there ahead OF Leap Year. Time.
$40.
FOURTH RACE.
Selling purse three-fourths mile heat for
all ages Nine started, Sir Thad was
drawn, Ninena won the first heat easily
Kenney the second and Gardner the third.
Time. LIT.
On the second heat Tom Atchison was
drawn. Leapvear won after an exciting
finish from tho start, Ninena second, Gard
ner third. Time, 1.16a.
Third heat they raced evenly till near
home when Ninena came forward winning
the heat and race easily, Leapyear second.
Time. lis.
A'Profound Sensation.
PARIS, April 21.-The arrest Of NJ.
Schnobels, has promised a profound sensa-
ton, and it is feared may lead to unfortu
nate results. LIE Paris calls it another
production" and asks if Bismarck is seek
ing casus beIi. The Germans requested
Schnobels to set up one OF the posts which
mark the frontier line. The commissary
crossed the boundary and advanced a few
yards ON German soil when he was seized
disguised in gray bIouses. He
knocked them down and escaped back to
French territory. but was again seized,
handcuffed and sent to Metz where he was
placed in the prison in which accused per-
sons are confined before trial. The war
rant for his arrest emanated from the pub
lie prosecutor at Metz, who acted under
instructions from Strasburg. The French
Procurator at Nancy has gone to Pagny
to inquire into the affair.
Most of the Paris evening papers make
no comment. The Liberte says it is ex-
pedient to refrain from comment until Ger
many shall have explained the occurrence.
A False Report.
New YORK, April 21.-Roscoe Conkling
WAS seen by reporter to-day in regard to
the report that he had withdrawn his
promise to deliver enlogy on General
Grant at Pittsburg next Saturday. Cork
ling appeared much surprised that the
statement had been made. He said there
is no truth in it. never promised to speak
at Pittsburg Saturday and therefore could
not WITHDRAW it. There il no possible way
for me to get to Pittsburg Saturday.
An Alleged d Briber.
LANSING, April 21.-The committee ap-
pointed to investigate the case OF Repre-
sentative NJ. H. Dakin, charged with hav-
ing offered to purchase the vote OF fifteen
members reported this morning. They
advised that day be set for the public
examination of Dakin, that he be allowed
to appear and have counsel for his de-
Tense, and that he he provided with copy
of the exact charges against him. The re-
port was adopted and the examination
set for Tuesday.
Another civil suit has been instituted by
the United States against the Montana In
Company in the Court OF Deer
Lodge District for cutting timh-r on United
States lands along the n rthern Pacific
Railroad west OF Deer Lodge. and u"
amount OF damages laid at $471.o 600.
Marshal Kelley served the papers Oh mem